Surf spot

Mount Irvine Bay

Forecast conditions and map view for Mount Irvine Bay in Tobago. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Tobago
Coordinates: 11.1967, -60.7974

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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	E	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	ENE	ESE	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E
Wave period (s)	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.9	5.8	6	6	5.7	5.7	6	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.6	5.1	4.9	5.3	5.2	5.1	5.3	4.7	4.8	4.8	5.2	5.1	5	5.3	4.9	5.2	5.3	4.8	4.9	4.8	5.2	4.9	5	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5.4	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3
Wave energy (kJ)	102	103	103	92	84	83	74	74	61	55	55	60	58	59	55	52	46	48	46	45	42	42	32	34	38	40	38	34	30	30	28	31	30	30	29	21	17	13	11	15	16	12	17	30	38	35	30	37	34	32	36	35	29	29	25	27
Wind speed (km/h)	33.5	35.3	34.1	33.6	25.4	20.3	28.4	36.5	32.8	31.5	29.5	32.1	29	30.7	32.1	29.6	29.6	26.5	26.4	27.2	24.1	25.4	23.7	29.1	26.5	24.9	25.4	25.2	24.2	24.2	29.8	29.5	26.5	25.7	28.6	26.8	22.2	29.3	26.8	28.5	27.7	27	27	27.9	28.4	29.9	34.3	34.9	32.1	30.5	31	28.7	29.1	29.6	30.7	28.5
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Mount Irvine Bay in Tobago is one of the island’s best-known surf spots, offering a fun, tropical beach-break setup with a laid-back Caribbean vibe.

Surf characteristics

Type: Beach break
Wave quality: Generally playful and rippable, with occasional stronger, cleaner waves when conditions line up
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, though more experienced surfers can still enjoy it when the surf is up
Wave shape: Often short, punchy waves with occasional peeling sections
Bottom: Sandy, which makes it more forgiving than reef-heavy spots

Conditions

Best swell direction: Typically works best with Atlantic swell wrapping in
Best wind: Light offshore or calm winds for cleaner faces
Tide: Can vary depending on sandbars, but mid tide is often a good starting point
Crowds: Can get busy, especially when conditions are good, since it’s one of the more accessible surf areas on Tobago

Atmosphere

Mount Irvine Bay has a relaxed, scenic setting with warm water and a very tropical feel. The beach is easy to access, and the spot is close to amenities, which makes it popular with both locals and visitors. The bay’s sheltered feel can make it a good place to surf without the intensity of more exposed reef breaks.

Things to keep in mind

Sand movement can change the break from season to season
Waves are usually smaller and softer than big ocean points or reef setups
It’s a good idea to watch the lineup for currents and shifting peaks before paddling out